Mop Top™ Buddleia Shrub

Mop Top™ Fountain Butterfly Bush: This isn’t your average butterfly bush! Mop Top lives up to its name with long, slender branches that sweep gracefully downward, creating a fountain-like effect. Covered in clusters of lavender-purple flowers, it blooms in spring, just in time to catch the eye of garden shoppers. 

With its smaller size and unique weeping habit, Mop Top fits perfectly into smaller garden spaces or even large containers. Plus, it’s not just beautiful—it’s also drought tolerant, deer resistant, and attracts pollinators, making it a hardworking addition to any garden. Whether you’re looking for a stunning focal point or a pollinator-friendly plant, Mop Top is the perfect pick.

Grown without harmful pesticides, it’s safe for your garden and the pollinators. Guaranteed to arrive healthy and ready to thrive!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted anytime the soil temps are above 45°F—this bush is always ready to show off!

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: Alkaline to Neutral. Think of it as a garden that feels "just right" for Mop Top

Watering Specifics:

• - Drought tolerant, but keep the soil moderately moist until established

Fertilizer Type:

• - Just one application of balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring will keep it going strong

Pruning and Training:

• - Prune after flowering to maintain its neat, fountain-like shape

Additional Pest Management:

• - Disease and deer resistant, but keep an eye out for the usual suspects like aphids

Light Requirements:

• - Full Sun is best—this bush thrives on bright light!

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Handles chilly winters with ease, down to -30°F

Companion Plants for Mop Top™:

• - Lavender: Complements the purple hues with its own calming shades
• - Salvia: Adds height and a pop of contrasting color
• - Echinacea: Attracts pollinators and brings a cheerful vibe with its bright flowers